It was a hot July day, and Mel Beamish decided to go for a swim in the River Brathay, high in the Langdale valley in the Lake District.
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July 27, 2026 at 11:29 AM
As millions of staycationers head to the Lake District to soak up this week's heatwave, the Mail's sobering investigation reveals the grim reality of what is lurking in the waters... and hot weather makes it even more dangerous
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